Cary Barbor
Reporterczahaby@wgcu.org
Cary Barbor is a reporter for WGCU and hosts the Gulf Coast Life Book Club author interview show. She was a producer for Martha Stewart Radio on Sirius XM, where she hosted a live interview show with authors of new books. She was a producer for The Leonard Lopate Show, a live, daily show that covered arts, culture, politics, and food on New York City’s public radio station WNYC. She also worked as a producer on Studio 360, a national public radio culture magazine; and The Sunday Long Read, a show that features in-depth conversations with journalists and other writers. She has filed stories for NPR's The Pulse and Here & Now.
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An opportunity for no- and low-cost mammograms is coming up. -
The birthing center at Naples Comprehensive Health North was recognized this week for its safe sleep practices. -
A Bonita Springs man who was taken into ICE detention in February says that during his three months in custody, he was mistreated so badly, he nearly died. -
Lehigh Acres Fire District is offering CPR training to the public this week. -
In 1963, gossip columnist Irv Kupcinet's daughter Karen died tragically. In Peter Orner's latest novel, he imagines what went on surrounding the death. -
A new study shows that Florida residents stand a good chance of outliving their retirement savings. -
Donald, a Fort Myers guide dog, is in a national competition to win the title of Hero Dog from the American Humane Society. -
In a special episode of the Gulf Coast Life Book Club, we welcome legendary Sanibel author Randy Wayne White. Our conversation was recorded live at the Player’s Circle Theater in Fort Myers and hosted by Macintosh Books and Paper of Sanibel. -
A case of rabies has been confirmed in a raccoon captured in Charlotte County, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) reports. This case was located off Washington Loop Road and Duncan Road on Aug. 26. All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies may be currently present in the wild animal population. -
Charlotte County Fire and EMS first responders are now equipped with tools to help reduce stress for autistic and other neurodivergent patients.
